leaking

/ˈliːkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: leakings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act by which something leaks.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That which leaks out.

Noun

Examples

[…] on rainy nights the audience in the pit held up their umbrellas to screen themselves from the leakings through the roof.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “leaking” mean?

The act by which something leaks.

Is “leaking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.